About George Smith
Lived 1930 – 2014 (aged 83). George Smith was an Australian rugby league player.
George Smith (30 September 1930 – 23 January 2014) was an Australian rugby league player.
Smith was the son of a greyhound breeder and grew up in the Nambucca Valley. He played some of his early rugby league for Glenreagh and gained his representative appearances while with Lithgow.
A forward, Smith represented Australia in the 2nd Test against Great Britain at Lang Park in 1962, deputising injured lock Johnny Raper. He spent the 1963 season coaching Narrandera, then had two years as a prop/second rower with Manly Warringah, where he at times served as club captain.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Smith?
Australian rugby league player (1930-2014)
When was George Smith born?
George Smith was born on 30 September 1930.
When did George Smith die?
George Smith died on 23 January 2014.
What was George Smith's occupation?
George Smith was a rugby league player.
What nationality was George Smith?
George Smith was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Smith (rugby league, born 1930)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Smith. https://biography.guide/george-smith-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "George Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-smith-rugby-league-player/.
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